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Kingsport Times

Location

Kingsport, Tennessee, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1940

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Hull Quizzed on U.S. Aid for Finland Policy

Senate Banking Committee discussed how American neutrality policies would be affected by extending financial aid to Finland. Secretary Hull was to testify in a closed session next week as proposals, including a plan tied to Roosevelt, faced scrutiny. Allies and critics weighed the risks and limits of further credit and nonmilitary purchases, with figures cited on loan amounts and potential impact on neutrality.

Finland Hoover Washington Senate Banking Committee Hull Uinkind Artion Roosevelt Trogran Henry C. Grady Gueretary Qeuse Wang Cans Grady Hey United States Wade Page

Plant Explodes Injuring Workers Trigger Missing Men

A large explosion at a New Jersey chemical plant left two workers missing and caused extensive damage. Company officials and state police opened investigations, with the FBI joining inquiries but withholding comment on sabotage. Residents reported tremors as authorities probed the incident and possible causes.

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Fighting Halts As Cold Weather Rages Across Fronts

Amid brutal frost and blizzard conditions, fighting paused on many fronts. Temperatures plunged to 51 degrees below zero in inland areas hindering operations and deepening civilian suffering. Reports say Soviet air raids, German plots, and Western Front skirmishes continued to shape a tense, war-weary landscape.

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Ski Troops Defy Cold and Soviets to Hold War Front Within Russia

Wartime dispatch from Russia reports Bilan troops amid rugged forest east of Lipska facing extreme cold as Soviet forces clash. skirmishes mark the harsh winter, with temperatures near minus 60 degrees and patrols conducting operations despite brutal conditions. Officials claim 400 Russians were engaged in recent actions, amid renewed political pressure on front-line units.

Russia Whuman F. Haw Lipska Bilan Baldi Minha Ery Jean

City Water Rate Action Deferred by Board

The Board of Mayor and Aldermen deferred action on a proposal to adjust city water rates after a special committee report was not yet complete. Mayor Tipton awaited the report, with Chairman Karl Goerdel saying completion is expected by the next regular meeting. The panel noted reductions, if any, may not affect Kingsport Housing Authority projects and questioned impact on Allcon consumers while an audit would guide rate changes to fund operations and retirement benefits. The session also touched on paving and street projects on Commerce Street and Robertson Street, plus remodeling at Jackson school.

Board of Mayor Aldermen Inéguirie Suslash Wight Wat Tipton Karl Goerdel Kingsport Housing Authority Ugl Alger Kingsport Juin Commerce Street Canter and Sullivan Center Market Robertson Street Allen N. Dryden

Kraemer Named Front for C S C Transit Dispute

Reported in Nash UTD that Al Kraemer was named front man for Commonwealth & Southern Corporation in a bid to gain street trans port rights in Nashville area. Meeting minutes suggest purchase of transit rights and tower properties for up to 50000 dollars, with associates saying no clear proof of ownership or funds.

Nash Utd CR Ath Oy Thomas le Cumaolings al Kraemer Maxbville Transit Times Aston Commonwealth & Souther Corporation Pully pHilwiry Hraraier Aid Hla Associates Rsp Baraientroaiie ‘ Southern Corporation Cone Pony THPCO Uramslet How Pag LD

Machine Head Faces Runoff Primary Fight

In New Orleans Louisiana the gubernatorial race narrows as long favored candidate Long trails by an unofficial margin. Reform challenger Sam Jones and others vie for a runoff with expected strong results from New Orleans and state wide returns showing Long behind by tens of thousands.

New Orleans Jan Favlick Louisiana 7 Iia Brother Reform Learg Moon Sam H. Stones Lake Charles Atvornay Panofe Oweek Renee Orig Orleans Lang Sots Jones Kinweil Wintige Lavi Astiner Orlane Jonesy Jones Hy Morrison Taro Vincent Moseley Robert S. Maester Lome Jones Morrison Maseley Noe Moseley Long Noo Baton Rouge Tim Ste Sam Janoy Noa Romio Louisiana

Grand jury probes charge against Sullivan County officers

A chaotic report describes a grand jury digging into an accusation involving Sullivan County officers. The piece references wartime actions, a German naval technique, and a downed aircraft with a pilot captured, though details are fragmentary and obscured by OCR errors.

Sullivan County

Four Men Die in Houston Salvation Army Fire

A Houston factory fire at the Salvation Army industrial home killed four men and injured five. The victims were Arthur Speed, Ernest McGill, James Melton, and another man. Twelve workers slept in the second story quarters. three men jumped to escape and were hurt. Rescuers used ladders and blankets as neighbors aided victims.

Houston Tex Salvation Army King Artiuy Speed AL Wisin Ernest McGill James Melton Lan Hremen G. Bamper Finley

Indictment and sabotage stories stir late New York notes

Disjointed late news items report counsel action on a Brooklyn indictment, sabotage claims of U S war supplies, and varied political commentary. Mentions include Bart Hrewder, a New York area case, Ohio Hoover support, Roosevelt era policy debates, and wartime mobilization themes amid chaotic fragments and brief items from Nashvillia and Washington.

New York Bart Hrewder Hin Tandis

Italians Warned Payoff Charged Against Wooers to NLRB Examiner

Newspaper summary reports Italian Fascist secretary Ettore Mull warning Italians of possible war involvement while criticising sympathy from France and Britain. In Washington, a House committee hears of a National Labor Board case with payments to a black worker and gifts to a witness, including a letter recounting bribe-like acts.

NLRB Rome Ettore Mull Fascist Ith Fron Courounique Italy France Great Britain Germany Washington Tan National Labor Board Sam Bailey Alma Mills Gaffney Sheng

Court Reverses: Newspaper Case In Fifth Circuit

New Orleans June 17 The U S fifth circuit court of appeals reversed a conviction in a freedom of the press case involving conspirators who threatened Henry P Bigard former executive of the Mobile Press Register The court granted demurrers claiming the indictment did not allege a federal offense noting free speech protections under the Constitution This decision follows discussions on press rights and federal versus state authority in such cases

New Orleans U. S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Avid Freedom Fv. Mobile Als Henry P. Bigard Mobile Press Register United States Cour Au Mobile Domayera Cini Clu Ponstitikion United Shirex Witeter

Probers Call 20 Witnesses For Testimony

Sullivan County grand jury weighs affidavits accusing county officers of fare grabbing and taking money. Frank Rule and court officials clash over immunity for signers as 87 indictments total, 28 cases disposed. witnesses to be questioned, with immunity promised for those who testify.

Sullivan County Grand Jury Frank Rule the Times Circuit Court Gray Rule Walter Gray J. Lu. Kinche Ferguson Kincheloe Sunday Times Kincheloo Robert Green Beverly Lyons Row Cain Jory Get Sen County

Daylight Bandits Kidnap Two Men at Bakery Robbery

Two armed men conducted a four hour crime spree in Chattanooga kidnapping two men who were later released unharmed. They forced a bank employee to drive to the bakery district, opened a safe at the cashier’s counter, and fled with cash before police moved in. The incident disrupted the city as investigators pursued leads and reviewed security at the Calaris Flying Company.

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